Decorative Knot Tying
Are you all thumbs when it comes to knots? This introduction course will teach some common maritime knots and a few of the decorative knots. You will walk away with your own knotted key-chain.
Cost: $15 Members/$20 Non-Members
Session 1: July 18, 2 pm– 4 pm
Session 2: August 8 2 pm– 4 pm
ABM Course Registration Form (PDF Format)
Teen KAYAK Building
This new class is for teens ages 12-19. They will build their very own 17’ kayak which is strong, versatile and beautiful. They are built using stitch and glue construction, perfect for beginners or advanced students. Come meet new friends, gain lifelong skills and leave with your very own kayak!
Cost: $1750 Members/$1900 Non-Members
Session 1: July 22– 26, 9 am- 5 pm
ABM Course Registration Form (PDF Format)
Photo By Brad Miller
Camp ABM
What is your littlest crew member doing this summer? Camp ABM filled with interactive opportunities that help children, ages 4-9, learn more about boats and the St. Lawrence River. Activities include boat trips, stories, games, craft projects, and model making. Children will expand their imaginations and discover new things all while being on or near the St. Lawrence.
Time: 9:30 am-11:30 am
Cost: 5 Day Week: $85 Member/$95 Non-Member
*4 Day Week: $68 Member/$76 Non-Member
Session 1*- July 1– 5: Start your Engines!
Hear the engines roar, this week is all about raceboats! Building raceboat models, exploring the Gold Cup building, and going for boat rides are just a few activities that kids can look forward to during camp. *There will be no class on the 4th of July.
Session 2- July 8– 12: Island Living
Design your own cottage, tie a knot keychain, and learn to navigate a boat. All tools you need to live on an island. Kids will discover what makes island living so much fun even if they live on the mainland.
Session 3- July 15-19: Boatbuilding – SOLD OUT
One of our most popular weeks is back! Children will build their own cardboard boat while exploring the stone building, museum restoration projects, and creating boat models. At the end of the week come see the kids paddle their new cardboard boats around the bay.
Session 4- July 22-26: Pirate Mystery – Only 4 spots remain
Ahoy Mateys! This week is for scalawags only. We shall be making pirate ships, finding hidden treasure, and navigating the history of William “Bill” Johnston, Pirate of the 1000 Islands. Costumes are strongly encouraged this week!
Session 5*- July 29- Aug 1: River Wildlife
Birds, Fish, Plants OH MY! Learn about the river’s wild life through fun and creative crafts, art projects and fishing trips. While on a boat cruise, check out the beautiful St. Lawrence and all the plants and animals that call it home. *This four week session will end on Thursday due to the 2013 Antique Boat Show.
Session 6- Aug 5-9: Boats of the World
Your passport to fun begins this week. Come with us to visit Italy, China, and others as we learn about some of their classic boats. Learn about the countries culture and boating history. Row a St. Lawrence skiff and learn how the boat has molded our local history.
To register, download the ABM Course Registration Form (PDF Format) and mail it back to us with your payment.
Sailing Programs
Sailing is fun, easy to learn at any age, and it is a sport that will last a lifetime. The Antique Boat Museum Sailing Program looks forward to giving area youth and adults an opportunity to learn the sport. New sailors learn to move their boats through the water by using body weight, sail trim, and steering abilities in harmony with the wind and water. As they gain self reliance and independence, sailors experience an exhilaration they will never forget.
Junior Sailing – Morning (AM)
In this introductory sailing program kids will have fun while learning to sail in the beautiful French Bay. Designed for students without much small boat or sailing experience, new sailors will go out in a variety of sailboats with instructors. Students will become acquainted with terminology, safety procedure, rigging the boats, and will have the opportunity to help sail the boats. This course serves as a feeder for our Junior Sailing – Afternoon course, but attendance at multiple sessions may be required before sailors are ready to move up. This course is open to children ages 6-10.
2013 Dates, 10am-12pm:
Session 1: June 24-28
Session 2*: July 1-5
Session 3: July 8-12 – SOLD OUT
Session 4: July 15-19 – SOLD OUT
Session 5: July 22-26
Session 6*: July 29-August 1
Session 7: August 5-9
Session 8: August 12-16
Tuition: $85 members/ $95 non- members
*Four Day Sessions: $68 members/$76 non-members
To register, download the ABM Course Registration Form (PDF Format) and mail it back to us with your payment.
As of 2011: Due to the limited number of spaces available in the Junior Sailing program, the Museum must restrict registrations to 1 session per student. Additional sessions may be requested on registration forms, and sailors will be notified 1 week before the start of a session if the request for an additional course can be accommodated.
Junior Sailing – Afternoon (PM)
The Junior Sailing – Afternoon course is for students ages 8-15. It has been designed for both new and returning sailors. Lessons will be held inside the sailing classroom, while hands on boat-handling and sailing classes will be taught in our fleet of International Optimist Dinghies and Sunfish. New students will work toward earning a basic sailing certificate, while return sailors will hone their skills. The class follows the US Sailing small boat sailor program, where students work to complete the “Red Book” which documents their sailing skills. Practice for a few years at this level may be required for sailors to complete their Red Books, earn their basic sailing certificate, and be ready to enter our Advanced Sailing program.
Lessons Include:
- Rigging The Optimist Dinghy
- Wind Directions
- How Sail Shapes Move A Boat
- Departure From The Dock
- Steering The Boat
- Points Of Sail
- Upwind Landing At A Dock
- Basic Boat Handling Skills
2013 Dates, 1-4pm:
Session 1*: June 24-July 5
Session 2: July 8-19
Session 3*: July 22- August 1
Session 4: August 5-16
Tuition: $265 member/ $295 non-member
*Nine Day Sessions: $240 member/ $270 non-member
To register, download the ABM Course Registration Form (PDF Format) and mail it back to us with your payment.
As of 2011: Due to the limited number of spaces available in the Junior Sailing Program, the Museum must restrict registrations to 1 session per student. Additional sessions may be requested on registration forms, and sailors will be notified 1 week before the start of a session if the request for an additional course can be accommodated.
Advanced Junior Sailing
This course is for students who have taken the Junior Sailing and are recommended from the sailing instructors for admittance. These sailors finished their US Sailing Red Books, and are ready for spending more time on the water having fun. On-water activities will include informal racing, relays, scavenger hunts, and advanced games. Students will also be encouraged to try sailing the Museum’s historic sailboats, in addition to using the Optimists and Sunfish. A strong demonstration of sailing skills is required for entry into this level.
2013 Dates, 1-4pm:
Session 1: July 8-19
Tuition: $265 member/$295 non-member
To register, download the ABM Course Registration Form (PDF Format) and mail it back to us with your payment.
As of 2011: Due to the limited number of spaces available in the Junior Sailing Program, the Museum must restrict registrations to 1 session per student. Additional sessions may be requested on registration forms, and sailors will be notified 1 week before the start of a session if the request for an additional course can be accommodated.
Boater Safety
This course teaches the particulars of handling a motorboat or personal watercraft (PWC). Taught by a member of the local United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, the course covers the rules of the road, reading buoys, boat handling, and other boating safety related topics. The certification test will be given during the final class. Both adults and children (age 10+) are encouraged to attend. The course meets New York State safe boating requirements.
2013 Dates:
Session 1: May 6-7, 5-9pm
Session 2: June 3-4, 5-9pm
Session 3: June 22, 9am- 5:30pm
Session 4: July 16-17, 5-9pm
Session 5: August 10, 9am- 5:30pm
Session 6: Aug 20-21, 5-9pm
Tuition: $35
To contact the Museum Education Department, email jbroadbent@abm.org
